NBA: Miracle Workers

Chapter 305: Showing off with passion? (daily chapter)

On Monday, August 2003, 8, the Wizards announced the signing of free agent Gilbert Arenas.

As soon as the deal was announced, the Warriors’ team reporter publicly stated:

"The Wizards stole our core player!"

It's just that if the rules allow it, it can't be called stealing.

The Warriors only have Arenas' "early bird rights" for two years. According to the rules, the starting salary of the next contract will naturally not be too high.

Therefore, when the Wizards offered $850 million in the first year, $6 million in six years, and a player option in the final year, the Warriors were unable to match the contract and had no salary space but to watch the players leave.

In comparison, the contract the Pacers offered to Stephen Jackson not long ago was the same. The Pacers could only offer this contract after Reggie Miller chose to cut his salary and clean up a group of atmosphere groups.

This method of poaching definitely harms the interests of the team. The Knicks don't care, but the Warriors have lost their legs and have expressed their intention to appeal to the league!

On the 4th, the Pacers also gave away Jalen Rose, eventually acquiring Jerome Williams, a 2006 first-round pick and a 729 million trade exception from the Raptors.

It took less than half a month to brew. First, the atmosphere cleaning team completed the contract extension with O'Neal Jr., then Reggie Miller cut his salary, then signed Stephen Jackson, and finally sent away Jaylen Rose.

After obtaining the trade exception, the Pacers can easily split up and continue to sign players.

Prior to this, the Raptors had sent Antonio Davis to the Bulls in exchange for Donyel Marshall and a 2005 second-round draft pick.

The Bulls also completed a three-way deal with the Bucks and Hawks. Van Horn had to report to Milwaukee before he came to Chicago.

The Bucks have become a joke. Although they got Van Horn, there is a high probability that the injured "Larry Bird II" will not be able to support the team. It is extremely likely that they will miss the playoffs in the new season. big!

Every time the Bucks make a trade, Ray Allen makes a splash, and head coach George Karl becomes a clown.

However, the Hawks, Bucks, and Bulls are all weak teams. The Pacers veterans are taking a salary cut, most likely to save money after completing the transaction.

Last season, Jaylen Rose and Reggie Miller took up most of the salary cap. The Pacers' salary was definitely among the best in the Eastern Conference, and as a result, they were beaten for spending money for many years.

Most teams in the Eastern Conference are in despair. The Knicks are too dominant and no one is interested in making big reinforcements.

The Knicks also gave up some players in the atmosphere group. Trenton Hassell had no choice but to leave the team after his two-year guaranteed contract ended. At this time, he could only find a job again.

Entering August, the influence of the Eagle County incident began to decline. Coupled with the fact that the Knicks made no major improvements, ball commentators began to pay attention to the Cavaliers' trends again.

Contrary to everyone's expectations, Jeff Van Gundy made a blunt statement in an interview with local sports media in Cleveland:

"We will continue to accumulate talent and want to challenge the Knicks. With an ordinary lineup, we are bound to fail!"

"LeBron James is excellent, but basketball is for five people. He is only a rookie, and there is a big gap between him and the MVP."

"In the new season, the team will determine his core position, but our goal is not victory or the playoffs. The team just hopes that James can fully adapt to the league in one season."

"I have a long-term plan here, and the whole team supports me. The Cavaliers will focus on the future. Maybe it won't take too long to see the team rise again!"

If you change to a head coach with insufficient prestige and say that you let the chosen one fail, you will probably be criticized by football critics!

But the words of the four-consecutive champion coach made many people feel that they were justified.

However, translating the words of the bald young coach more straightforwardly would hurt the self-esteem of the Cavaliers players:

"Other than LeBron James, no other player can be a championship piece."

Jeff Van Gundy has let himself go after getting support from his team.

In the new season, he just wants to hone James' skills. He has already seen another cornerstone of the team. For this, the Cavaliers will be crazy!

As for whether the NBA will give him face, the bald young coach is not worried. The Knicks are so strong and if they want to make the Eastern Conference games more interesting, the league will create a wonderful script.

As the ratings of the finals dropped compared with previous years, and many fans complained about ABC and ESPN's programs, the broadcasters also made big moves this offseason.

August 8, ESPN studios in Times Square, New York City.

Kevin Frazier and Greg Anthony are still there, but their partners have become "Philadelphia Inquirer" columnist Stephen A. Smith and NBA legend Bill Laimbeer.

Little brother Allen Iverson was completely exhausted. After being beaten by Li You, he was knocked to the ground by Kidd's Nets.

Coupled with the fact that Larry Brown has also left the team, Philadelphia has become increasingly impatient with Iverson, and the evaluations of ball commentators are currently unanimous:

"It can't be the cornerstone of team building, it's just an inefficient brush!"

Stephen A. Smith went against the wind and wrote a lot of good words to his little brother. The column repeatedly emphasized Iverson's fighting spirit. Unfortunately, Philadelphia fans still didn't buy it.

The column was not well received, so Stephen A. Smith began to move to the television industry. This time he joined ESPN, mainly because he vowed to give his guarantee:

"I have first-hand information about the Knicks, and Lee is my little brother!"

ESPN has also changed the format of some programs, reducing some boring Excel links and adding "tear-down" battles.

The four people did not discuss the Eagle County incident again. Kobe was almost done. The league would never praise a player who illegally invaded.

“Until now, it’s still hard for me to evaluate this year’s finals!”

"The Knicks played too easily, and the Spurs lost by 20 points every game. This difference makes me a little unbelievable. I can't even understand why they lost like this."

As a black host, Kevin Frazier spread his hands in front of the camera with a question mark on his face.

Greg Anthony was drafted by the Knicks in 91 and won the head coach's trust while playing under Pat Riley.

In the 94 Eastern Conference Finals victory over the Pacers, Greg Anthony came off the bench and scored 16 points, helping the team advance to the Finals.

Although there is no championship, Greg Anthony can be regarded as Li You's senior.

There were not many opportunities to join ESPN last season. At this time, in order to attract attention, he answered the question without thinking:

"It's very simple. The Spurs are too weak. If Lee is unable to dominate against two rookie perimeter players, then we should propose to confiscate his MVP trophy."

"I made a prediction before the game that Lee would dominate the Spurs' outside line. I have to say that this view is conservative. Lee used his breakthrough to tear apart the Spurs' inside line."

"There's nothing surprising. That's how the basketball game is. Li's level is much higher than that of ordinary players."

When Bill Laimbeer heard such boasting, he immediately smiled disdainfully:

"Come on, man! We've all seen Bruce Bowen's defense. He can't do anything one-on-one. It's not that Lee's level is too high, but that the opponent's level is too low."

"The NBA is regressing. Bowen is a clown. He thinks he is smart, but he ends up hurting his teammates."

"If you want to foul, if you want to knock your opponent down, it's actually a very simple thing!"

Showing a kind smile, Bill Laimbeer quickly gave his attitude.

Stephen A. Smith heard the three people's answers and immediately asked:

"What do you think of the strength of the Lakers?"

"The Lakers are the defending champions. They defeated the Knicks, and this season, the Spurs eliminated their opponents 4:2!"

"I watched this series and the Spurs are indeed the better team. Shaq may be able to dominate the paint, but Kobe is not playing at his normal level."

When Greg Anthony heard this, he immediately shook his head and quickly added:

"Kobe Bryant's efficiency in the playoffs is usually lower than in the regular season. I think he has performed well, but he is just not talented enough and is overrated."

Stephen A. Smith immediately raised his voice when he heard these words:

"I actually know Kobe's numbers very well, and what I'm saying is, he didn't play smart enough and fell into the Spurs' trap."

"This is the reason why the Lakers lost. The Spurs defeated them with better tactical execution."

"But Lee is different. He cracked these defensive methods, which made the game look easier."

"The Spurs are definitely a tough opponent, but Lee has reached another level. I think he is the best in history!"

Bill Laimbeer laughed and said again:

"If Lee had played in the late 80s or early 90s, he would not have achieved such results. He would have waited until the Pistons' level dropped to win the championship, like Michael Jordan."

"No, whether he can win the championship is still unknown. After all, at that time, Lee had to face Michael Jordan, who was in the best physical condition."

As soon as the remark of "valuing the past over the present" came out, Stephen A. Smith quietly curled his lips, and then said seriously:

"I don't think the defense is worse now than it was back then!"

"Each team can use zone defense, and it turns out that this defensive strategy is very useful in most games!"

"A champion is a champion, no matter what the process is. In the end, Li won the trophy. Think about it, how will everyone evaluate him if he loses."

Kevin Frazier didn’t want to talk about the gold content of the championship anymore, so he took the initiative and said:

"The Knicks win the championship this time, and they seem to be dominating the league again."

"Coach Van Gundy believes that most teams currently lack real talent. What do you think of his plans for the new season?"

Greg Anthony knows the bald young coach well, so he naturally followed suit at this time:

"Getting a high draft pick again? I don't think there's a problem with that strategy."

"The Cavaliers have entered a period of reconstruction. Coach Van Gundy obviously has his own plan. Among next year's rookie players, there seem to be very good big men!"

Although it was still a long time before the draft, several people were interested. Stephen A. Smith thought about it carefully before speaking.

"Emeka Okafor? Lee's alumnus, he broke Marshall's shot-blocking record, and UConn seems to be hoping to win the trophy again this year!"

Several people quickly started discussing, and Kevin Frazier mentioned a high school student:

"Dwight Howard."

Cavaliers fans only felt excited after watching this program. They must perform badly in the new season. Some fans even chanted Jeff Van Gundy's name outside the training facility.

The bald marshal just smiled at this. He didn't mess around this year in vain. He has friends in TNT and ESPN. He only needs to guide public opinion and the fans will support his plan.

On the morning of the 5th, when LeBron James appeared in the training hall, he couldn't help but recognize the champion coach even more.

Coming to the coach in advance, he looked familiar. The new James just felt that he had a bright future. With such a coach, his career was already half successful!

Assistant coach Thibodeau looked at James who was training seriously and nodded with great satisfaction. He expressed his approval of the bald young coach's plan with both hands:

"Jeff, as long as we can get the first pick in next year's draft, the team can complete its reconstruction. This plan is perfect!"

After coaching the Knicks, Thibodeau also has a disdain for the Cavaliers' current lineup.

After hearing the words of his old partner, Jeff Van Gundy looked calm on the surface, but when he sat on the sidelines, he couldn't help but tactically leaned back:

"In just two seasons, this team will be back in the playoffs and we are destined to be heroes in Cleveland!"

On August 8, New York Mayor Bloomberg announced the implementation of an anti-smoking law in early 7, banning smoking in all restaurants, bars and other public places.

The reason for implementing this bill is that more and more tourists have visited New York in recent years.

City Hall's fiscal deficit also improved, and the billionaire mayor got through the worst of it and got the city back on track.

Although the rich and willful mayor is a member of the Elephant Party, he does not have to worry about funding. There is a high probability that he will pay for the subsequent elections from his own pocket.

That evening, Bloomberg once again hosted a dinner at his luxury apartment on the Upper East Side, inviting celebrities from New York's political, business, media and social circles to have dinner at his home.

Just like last year's call for Wall Street to comply with the new law, the smoking ban also requires others to follow suit.

This luxurious apartment has become the new mayor's residence, and the visitors have long been accustomed to having some luxurious banquets, tasting exquisite food, and making some new friends.

The 62-year-old former New York Police Commissioner Rayman Kelly once again took up this position after receiving an invitation from the mayor.

The old man's gray hair is almost bald. Although it is neatly combed, there is very little volume. He is still dressed as before, a black formal suit, extremely conservative.

Although he is older, he has maintained a good figure and has not become pot-bellied, which makes the other party look much younger.

"Lee, you should understand the shortcomings of our police force, but I guarantee that your apartment on the Upper East Side is definitely the safest place."

"But sometimes we are short of manpower, and we need more advanced equipment, well, high-tech equipment!"

“As Bloomberg said, we believe in God, and everyone else except God must speak with data.”

"The problem facing the police department now is the lack of big data, which is related to the city's monitoring intensity. I think we should bid farewell to empiricism in the future and use data to better combat crime."

At recent dinner parties, Li You always met this old man, hiding on the second floor to look at the antique murals, but he still got caught by him.

Li You, who was wearing a dark blue formal suit, looked at the old guy chatting beside him and nodded helplessly, patted the other person on the shoulder and made a promise:

"My foundation will definitely donate to the New York Police Department, but I would like to see the treatment of Asian police officers improved."

Two days ago, Pepsi-Cola announced its continued cooperation with Li You, and the two parties once again signed a five-year, $5 million contract.

The amount has not been disclosed to the public, but Pepsi-Cola has always been the designated drink for Xiang Party members. The money has not yet arrived, so Li You will have to spend some money to attend the dinner.

Lemmon Kelly smiled immediately when he heard the affirmative answer, then raised his eyebrows and continued:

"New York is facing tremendous counter-terrorism pressure. The police department has established a special operations team for this purpose. We need more effective weapons to defend the city."

"Compared with other cities, downtown Manhattan is definitely the safest place. There are no homeless people, no crime, and you don't have to worry about personal safety when traveling at night."

"Li, these are all the work we have done, you must understand!"

Li You was naturally very satisfied with the public security in the Upper East District. His home had been robbed in the past two years, so Old Mike had to add some security facilities.

But since the old director took office, regardless of the problems in other areas, Li You's place is indeed extremely safe:

"I will add some more donations to the task force, which is really hard work."

When Georgina Bloomberg in a red dress appeared next to Li You, the old man stopped his output and said goodbye to the two with a smile.

"Everyone knows that you like charity, Li. I will also set up a foundation in the future."

Georgina winked at Li You, then took the initiative to hold her arm, pulling Li You to walk towards the restaurant.

During the SARS period, Dayao organized donations, and Li You donated 300 million U.S. dollars, which was a large sum of money converted into soft sister coins. He became a complete friend of China.

Although Li You did not publicize this matter, the New York media broke the news, and the chain reaction was that he was invited to more and more charity gatherings.

Li You has never stopped donating to the New York Police Department, and the New York Fire Department also makes a donation every year.

The University of Connecticut also made a donation this year. The Huskies will have a chance to win the championship next year, so Li You will naturally contribute.

If you were an ordinary NBA star, your wallet would most likely be unable to bear it, but for Li You, it was just a waste of some endorsement money.

The girl next to him kept talking, and Li You quickly testified:

"I also like equestrian. Don't worry, Georgina, I will definitely help with your foundation."

Bloomberg is so rich that he spent money to become the mayor. Naturally, Georgina is not short of money. This chick just wants an attitude.

After receiving the assurance, Georgina also smiled, handed Li You a glass of champagne, leaned in front of her and said ambiguously:

"Can you stay tonight? I'd like to get some writing inspiration!"

When he noticed that the other party touched his chest, Li You knew that this girl must be greedy for his body:

"Definitely next time! You know, I have to review this month. I want to graduate from law school early."

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On August 8, Steve Kerr chose to retire with the Spurs, officially ending his career.

Fans of the Bulls and Spurs sent their blessings. In an interview with San Antonio sports media, Steve Kerr still had some regrets: "I have always been thinking about what would have happened if the Bulls had not lost the Eastern Conference finals!"

"We had a chance to come back, but in the end the Bulls fell apart."

"I don't blame Krause, because he created the Bulls dynasty. I just feel sorry. I really want to experience the feeling of three consecutive championships."

"Joining the Spurs was the right choice for me. I experienced a different basketball culture here. I love San Antonio. It's a pity that I couldn't bring a championship to the team."

"Tim Duncan will succeed! He is a true leader. Under his leadership, the Spurs will be on the right track and we will definitely win the championship!"

Steve Kerr, who was interviewed, recalled his career and sent his blessings to the Spurs.

The reporter from Yahoo Sports obviously wanted to take advantage of the hot topic, and suddenly asked:

"Steve, do you think Lee is already the best in history? You have played against him, how would you evaluate his achievements so far."

Steve Kerr smiled relieved when he heard this question, and then said seriously:

"Although I didn't like the loss in 98, there is no chance of a championship. Lee entered the finals for six consecutive years, achieving four consecutive championships and winning five championships."

"This is his seven-year career, and he has won the MVP three consecutive years. There is no doubt that Lee is the best player of this era."

"Of course, for me, I still prefer Michael Jordan. He changed the NBA. In my heart, Michael Jordan is the best!"

Recently, the sports media have begun to discuss the topic of the best in history. Because Li You won too easily this year, many "championship quality" issues appeared for a while.

The worst thing is that the Lakers were eliminated by the Spurs, which has become a joke!

No matter what excuses the Los Angeles media made, they could not change the final result. The Lakers lost in the Western Conference semifinals.

The Spurs barely caused any trouble to the Knicks in the Finals, which seems to indicate the lack of strength of the Lakers, who only won one championship last year.

On the afternoon of the 8th, accompanied by his agent Mark Bartelstein, Li You began to cooperate with PepsiCo staff and members of the advertising agency to shoot this year's promotional video.

Pepsi's commercials are usually very fashionable. Aside from Michael Jackson's classic commercials, the commercial that Britney shot in the factory two years ago was also very popular.

However, sports star commercials are usually simple and crude. Football stars occasionally team up to shoot some complex scripts. As Pepsi's only basketball star, Li You's commercials this year also changed their routine.

But after reading the script, Li You looked a little weird. He could sum it up in three words:

"Sending warmth."

After the terrorist attacks, the entire city of Manhattan fell into panic, and many grocery stores closed down one after another, but an Italian-owned grocery store persisted.

What a coincidence, this grocery store is also a partner of Pepsi-Cola, and is also a die-hard Knicks fan.

Li You only needs to bring the staff to provide warmth, and finally toasts with the boss and drinks Pepsi-Cola. After the two make a touching declaration, the short film ends.

As for the shots highlighting the urban culture of Manhattan, the filming was completed at the beginning of the month, and Li You was only responsible for walking around and talking to the camera.

The one-week shooting was coming to an end, and Mark Bartelstein also started talking about something off-topic:

"Contrary to everyone's expectations, coach Van Gundy insists that the team will be in bad shape next season."

"I have to say that this will definitely put some pressure on him, but what I didn't expect is that Cavaliers fans also fully support him!"

"Some people have even started discussing Okafor's performance when he joins the Cavaliers next season."

"I think this is indeed a good opportunity, and Okafor is open to Cleveland."

Mark Bartelstein is in a good mood recently. When junior Okafor enters the draft next year, he will be able to sign this talented big man.

Most of the players from the University of Connecticut were easily won by Mark Bartelstein, which can be regarded as reaping the dividends brought by Li You and Ray Allen.

After putting on a white printed T-shirt with the Pepsi logo and holding on to his hat, Li You thought "?" after hearing the news.

Most of the staff were Knicks fans, and the filming was about to end. They started gossiping after hearing these words:

"Whoever the Cavaliers draft will not be a match for the Knicks."

"I think we can start another four consecutive championships! I just like the feeling of winning."

"Hey! Why only four consecutive championships? If it weren't for that thief on the Lakers, we would have achieved six consecutive championships now!"

"Yes, we have a chance to challenge the Celtics' record, and I really can't think of anyone else who would be our opponent."

"They can question whatever they want. Li, you are the GOAT in my heart. After the shooting, can you have a meal with us?"

The staff gathered in front of the grocery store and chatted non-stop. Li You smiled and agreed to the request, which soon caused everyone to cheer.

On Monday, August 8, the latest issue of Sports Business Magazine once again broke the news about Kobe Bryant:

"Last month's trespassing charges against Bryant have advertisers nervous about big contracts being signed by other athletes."

"After the incident, Kobe's sponsors cautiously issued statements that neither recognized Kobe's innocence nor distanced themselves too far from the 24-year-old player."

Bob Williams, president of Burns Sports & Celebrities, gave his own perspective:

"This incident has opened the eyes of many advertisers. It can happen to Kobe Bryant, and it can naturally happen to anyone!"

"After Kobe Bryant terminated his contract with Adidas, he was supposed to sign with Hook. As far as I know, the two parties will not reach a cooperation at present."

"The endorsements of McDonald's and Coca-Cola will also be affected, and the illegal intrusion has caused huge losses to Kobe Bryant."

Forbes magazine also broke the news about the endorsement income of some players. Li You once again made the list, surpassing Michael Jordan among basketball players and becoming the player with the most endorsement income.

After the magazine was released, Kobe took away the heat again. Black and red are also red, and people who eat melons also began to discuss what will happen to Kobe in the future.

After a month of fermentation, O'Neal still has not received a personal apology from Kobe.

The Los Angeles sports media recently found Phil Jackson, who had previously refused to be interviewed, and seemed to want to know the thoughts of the championship coach.

When asked about Kobe Bryant's illegal invasion, Phil Jackson seemed very angry. He did not stand up for the players, but said unceremoniously:

"I've been through this terrible thing and I know how much it can affect a girl."

"I believe in Lady Justice. I don't want to judge Kobe too much. The Lakers training camp is about to start. We still have a lot of work to do this season."

Many sports media knew about the experience of the KFC old man’s daughter, so they did not continue to ask relevant questions, but changed the topic and asked:

"A lot of people think the Lakers roster is too old and can't keep up with the fast-paced game. Phil, what do you think of that?"

Phil Jackson regained his smile when he heard this topic and seemed not worried about F4:

"Don't judge a superstar by age. Karl Malone still performed very well last season and his body shows no signs of decline."

"Gary Payton failed to adapt to the environment after joining the Bucks. Although he failed to make the playoffs, his big data last season was also very good."

"This lineup is complementary. Payton can improve the team's perimeter defense and Karl can be in the mid-range."

"For me, there may be some happy worries in the new season. After all, our lineup is so good and everyone wants to contribute to the team."

"I will have a good talk with the players. It's time to win another championship!"

Phil Jackson's confident statement seems to have infected the Los Angeles sports media. If you think about it carefully, what the KFC old man said does make sense.

But when interviewing O'Neal next, Shark didn't talk about the new season at all, but continued to output in front of the camera:

"I just want an apology, which shouldn't be difficult, but until now, I still haven't gotten a reply from Kobe."

"I don't like my brother's betrayal. He has no idea how much trouble his lies have gotten me into!"

"If I see him, I even want to go up and punch him twice. I have always regarded him as my little brother, but at present, it seems that Kobe just regards everyone on the Lakers as ordinary colleagues."

No matter how O'Neal responded, Kobe never responded, and the case could not be easily resolved. With both parties insisting on their own opinions, there could only be a tug of war.

Kobe lost some of his endorsements. On Li You's side, his agent Mark Bartelstein helped him get an endorsement contract for the Cadillac Escalade.

After receiving the call on the evening of the 12th, Li You briefly understood the contract amount, chatted for a few words, and then threw the phone aside.

For 3 years and 600 million US dollars, the other party plans to go to the other side of the ocean to advertise.

Catherine's apartment was a little messy. Li You moved back to the sofa in a few strides, and then hugged the blonde and continued to watch the old movie "Deadly ID" that was just released this year.

Horror and suspense movies have always been Li You's favorite. When it was time to solve the mystery, Catherine, who was only wearing a white suspender belt and shorts, also adjusted her posture, leaning next to Li You and staring at the TV together.

After seeing the final killing spree by the evil personality, Catherine also exclaimed:

"God! I didn't expect it to end like this!"

Seeing the familiar ending, Li You also felt comfortable. He missed this movie very much. Compared with Hollywood's bloody popcorn, this kind of horror suspense movie never gets tired of watching.

Li You grabbed the popcorn and started eating it. He found that the blond girl next to him was only looking at it, so he couldn't help but said in a funny way:

"A short period of strenuous exercise will definitely burn a lot of calories. Don't worry that this little energy intake will make you fat!"

Catherine, whose hair was a little messy, turned around and sat on Li You, stretched out her fingers and touched the strong chest muscles:

"You are always so confident!"

Li You hugged the blonde girl's powerful waist, and soon the two began a verbal battle.

After finally pulling the other person off his body, Li You looked at the half-dressed blond girl, quickly controlled his emotions, walked to the TV and watched another classic movie "The Shining".

Catherine chuckled and simply nestled into Li You's arms:

"Thank you, Clay! You always show up when I'm in a bad mood. Actually, you don't have to reply to those texts."

Li You looked at the familiar opening of the movie, holding a soft soft ball casually, and after playing it for a while, he said:

"You just haven't met the right role. Hollywood produces too many movies a year, and there is no need to humiliate yourself for some roles."

There are a lot of blonde girls in Hollywood. Scarlett, who was a child star, has her mother to help her. Regardless of the quality of the script, there is always no shortage of resources.

As for choosing to show off, that's because Scarlett has the confidence.

The blond girl in his arms is already 25 years old, and it will take many years for someone suitable for this screen role to appear. Li You has no memory of Catherine at this age, and the other party must have been interested in her for several years.

Shining only read half of it, and the two began a new round of in-depth communication.

Perhaps because she had practiced Taekwondo, Catherine was in good physical condition, and the two of them were in perfect harmony. However, this time the action was a bit intense, and soon there was a sound of knocking on the wall in protest from next door.

"Damn it! I just said the soundproofing here is terrible!"

On August 8, the Heat signed undrafted player Udonis Haslem.

At the same time, Dwyane Wade also officially signed his rookie contract with the Heat.

John Wallace, who just joined the Heat not long ago, secretly curled his lips when he saw another undrafted player entering the team, but on the surface he showed a warm smile.

Although John Wallace has always been the atmosphere team, after joining the Heat, he acted like he has a brother:

"Li and I are rookies in the same class. We carried bags together, did odd jobs together, played with girls together, and played in the conference finals together!"

After coming to the Heat, John Wallace started a new round of his X journey.

Joining the Heat earned "hard-earned money," and Pat Riley's training camp started earlier than other teams.

Star players do not need to participate in training camps during this period. Most of the players in the arena are second-round picks, undrafted players, unknown atmosphere groups and new players.

After being given up by the Clippers, Wang Zhizhi also found a job with the Heat. However, in the past two days in the training camp, he felt that his outlook on life was shattered:

“This is what Manhattan looks like at 4 a.m.?”

"I knew for a long time that Lee was going to be a big star. We had a great time together at a home game."

"There was a beautiful Latina girl who kept pestering Li, and in the middle of the night, hehe, the girl couldn't do it anymore!"

"After breakfast in the morning, we went back to the training hall. We trained as usual in the morning and took a nap at noon to regain our energy. In the evening, Li got a double-double of 30+10!"

"This is a double-double record, the youngest 30+10 player in NBA history. I contributed two assists to Lee."

John Wallace enthusiastically shared his story about his time in New York. Although he only stayed with the Knicks for one year, it was his favorite experience.

Haslem, who had just joined the team, remained silent. Wade also looked confused:

"This is different from what is written in the book!"

As a rookie player and a kid from Chicago, Wade certainly knew Michael Jordan's trainer.

Before the draft, he also went to Tim Grover for personal training. Although it cost a lot of money, he felt it was worth it.

On the recommendation of this trainer, Wade enthusiastically bought the cheat book "Win".

The training methods, white-hot space theory, and Manhattan at 4 a.m. left a deep impression on Wade.

Therefore, after joining the Heat, although Pat Riley's requirements were particularly strict, Wade never complained. Based on the content in the book, he felt that this was the right path to success.

After hearing John Wallace describe the wild nightclubs in Manhattan and the era when leaves were flying all over the sky, Wade finally couldn't help it anymore and asked in a low voice:

"Li smokes leaves?"

The interrupted John Wallace noticed that it was a high-ranking rookie, and instantly changed his smile, and then said seriously:

"Li doesn't touch these things, and he doesn't get tattoos, but he has a very good drinking capacity, doesn't refuse anyone who comes, and is generous with his actions!"

"Although we didn't have any money at that time, we wouldn't always let veterans treat us."

Wade is still very curious about his draft template.

As a trainer, Tim Grover just told him that Li You's training volume was greater and more difficult than he thought.

Thinking of such comments, Wade was still a little unconvinced and asked pointedly:

"John! Who do you think is better compared to my current level or Lee, the first-year rookie?"

Noticing that everyone pricked up their ears and looked at him, John Wallace suddenly became energetic again, patted his chest and blew X in a very natural way:

"Maybe you are faster and stronger, but I dare say that Lee's shooting as a rookie was the ceiling for some stars!"

"Although the scoring is not high, it is only due to his tactical position. Lee's true shooting percentage was 61.5% in his first year as a rookie."

"I remember very clearly that the New York media were reporting on this matter at the time, thinking that Lee would become a big star sooner or later!"

The sports media called him a "shrunken version of Li You." Wade was naturally unhappy about this. After hearing these words, he subconsciously said:

"I can also put up this number, and I'm looking forward to playing against the Knicks."

"By the end of this season, maybe my performance will be better than what Li did back then!"

Looking at the newbie twisting around to shoot the ball, John Wallace shrugged his shoulders and said to everyone in the atmosphere group:

"It's good to have confidence, but we may also fail this season."

"When we get to New York, my good brothers will entertain everyone!"

"Don't worry, Li won't argue with the rookie!"

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